Jan. 27, 1940 – Jan. 1, 2018

Sangria for the longest time was just known for being a summer drink to enjoy in the warm weather. But sangria is too good just for one season! Warm festive flavors come together in this wintery cocktail. Perfect for any…

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Westinghouse Electric, the U.S. nuclear unit of embattled Japanese electronics giant Toshiba, has been acquired in a deal valued at about out $4.6 billion.

I learned a lot more about The Barn (Community Center) while going through some old 1945 Western Worlds recently. On the front page of the May 10, 1945, issue, there is an item headlined "Dance to Benefit Community Hall."

Holidays can be stressful, but sitting down at the end of the day with friends, family, and a festive cocktail (or a kid-friendly alternative) reminds us that holidays are about connecting. These delicious drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are the…

Today in History

Christmas just isn’t the same without all those wonderful smells: pine sap, peppermint candy canes, cinnamon sweets baking in the oven, and of course, chestnuts roasting on an open fire. These simple DIY projects will make your home smell warm…

I am going way back in history for this week's column because I want to share several of my "new" postcards that I mentioned in last week's column. I am choosing the first one because there is quite a story…

Dec. 24: Actor Clarence Gilyard ("Walker, Texas Ranger") is 62. Actress Stephanie Hodge ("Unhappily Ever After") is 61. Bassist-synthesizer player Ian Burden of Human League is 60. Actor Anil Kapoor ("Slumdog Millionaire") is 58. Singer Mary Ramsey of 10,000 Maniacs…

If you’re entertaining for the holidays, you’ve likely taken care to festively decorate your home as well as spent time cooking and cleaning. But have you thought about what your home smells like? A fresh Christmas-y scent can really complete…

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The Coquille River Detachment 1042 of The Marine Corps League wants to thank the following businesses for helping to make our local 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball a success.

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(BPT) - The holiday season is about spending quality time with family and friends. Many people will host gatherings and parties during this time of year. Keep stress levels at an all-time low by taking some seamless shortcuts to pull…

(NAPSI)—Invite the spirits of holidays past, present and future into your home this year. Blend the best of then and now, here and there, and try a few twists on tradition.

The first picture I am sharing this week was taken in 1978 when the Bandon Historical Society museum was located in the Masonic (old bank) building. Although the negative envelope says that this is the opening of their timber display,…

The holiday season revolves around food. It all starts with a feast for Thanksgiving. Then, we jump right into a whole month of parties with plenty of tasty treats. That can add up to a lot of time in the…

March 21, 1929 – Nov. 23, 2017